February 2023 - We are hiring!

1) Market garden Field Manager. Start March

2) Harvest and Pack Station Manager. Starts April

More info coming soon. please inquire if interested.

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Job Openings - August 2022

We have openings for field work this fall as well as for a managerial position in the market garden world. Our operation thrives with a team of managers with various degrees of overlap. The managerial position would run through the winter and ramp up as the growing season commences. Pay starts at 15/hr for the field work and higher for the managerial role. Given it is late in the growing season, there will be more of an emphasis on harvesting, putting beds to rest, winter production, and other work around the property, and less on seeding and plant propagation. Please reach out to learn more. See the “market garden manager position” below for more specifics on the current market garden position. We do have 1 housing slot available right now.

Tasks include:

  • Field Crops: Seeding, transplanting, maintaining/weeding, harvesting, washing and packaging, mulching

  • Greenhouse work & plant propagation

  • Winter greens production & putting beds to rest

  • Operation of small scale farm machinery

  • Timber processing for wood heat

  • Carpentry and General Maintenance skills helpful

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May 25 Update

Market Garden Manager -(Position is filled)

The applicant should have experience in vegetable production and be familiar with the seasonal workloads, responsibilities and expectations of a high quality market gardener. Current Ararat Farm Team will assist the Field Manager in establishment within the position. The Field Manager will continue to collaborate with the Farm Team to maintain continuity.

We encourage applicants who will work well in a team environment and be able to take the lead on their projects of concentration.

Primary responsibilities include

  • Field Crops: Seeding, transplanting, maintaining/weeding, harvesting, washing and packaging

  • Emphasis on harvesting and harvest crew management

  • Greenhouse work & plant propagation

  • Soil bed preparation and record keeping

  • Operation of small scale farm machinery

  • Management of field crew for garden tasks multiple times a week.

  • Internal communication and collaboration with existing Ararat    Management Team

·  Supplemental & Potential Responsibilities include:

  • Ability to help farm beyond market veggies, when requested

  • Operating heavy farm equipment

  • Marketing and Sales

Position starts as soon as March or as late as Early May.  Position would be full-time with the possibility of year-round employment for the right person.  There is room to grow into our responsibilities as we continue to expand. Salaried position, compensation based upon experience and qualifications.  Access to extra farm produce and products.   Please check in about housing. 

To apply, send an email to info@araratfarms.com with some brief background information and we will go from there.